OTTAWA - The Government of Canada has approved funding for 78 projects directly supporting more than 24,000 Canadian women as a result of the 2009-2010 call for proposals. This includes 34 groups that have received funding for the first time.
"We are proud to be working with women's organizations across the country to promote and support Canadian women and girls in a way that will directly help them in their daily lives," said the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for the Status of Women. "By increasing funding for Status of Women to its highest levels ever, our government is reaching more Canadian women and girls who need the most support."
The Women's Program received 486 proposals, the largest number of proposals received for a call for proposals.
The Government of Canada allocated funding for these projects through the Women's Community Fund of Status of Women Canada. To be eligible for funding consideration, projects must work to promote the full participation of women in the economic, social and democratic life of Canada. This criterion is consistent with the three pillars established for Status of Women Canada: advancing women's and girls' economic security; ending violence against women, including Aboriginal women and girls; and encouraging women's leadership and democratic participation.
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For more information, please contact:
Chris Hilton
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women
613-697-7324
Nanci-Jean Waugh
Director General, Communications and Strategic Planning
Status of Women Canada
613-995-7839
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* Indicates new groups that have been approved for funding.
